Amaferm for cattle is a prebiotic that boosts the production of beneficial microbial proteins. It also improves absorption through the small intestine. One pound of Amaferm provides the equivalent energy of a pound of supplemented corn or soybean meal. It also reduces SCC and improves gain-to-feed ratio.
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Prebiotic
Amaferm for cattle is a fermentation-derived prebiotic produced by BioZyme Inc. It enhances nutrient digestion and absorption and decreases rumen lactic acid concentration. It also promotes robust microbiome diversity, which promotes better feed utilization and microbial health. These benefits translate to higher profitability for the producer.
Prebiotics are compounds that act as growth substrates for established microbial populations. Because they do not contain living organisms, prebiotics are easy to administer to large groups of livestock. They can be added to feedlot feed, mineral, or protein supplements, or processed feed. Unlike probiotics, prebiotics do not target any particular strain of bacteria. Amaferm for cattle is produced using a proprietary strain of Aspergillus oryzae.
Prebiotics help boost digestion by breaking down plant materials faster, increasing feed intake and energy output. They also improve immune responses. Six studies show that cattle can gain 1 pound or 3% more feed when fed prebiotics.
Increases gain-to-feed ratio
Amaferm for cattle is a proven growth and maintenance supplement that increases gain-to-feed ratio. Cattle are extremely demanding on energy and nutrients for growth and reproduction. This product is designed to increase energy in the digestive tract, thereby increasing the gain-to-feed ratio. The supplement increases gain in cattle by up to 6.4% in many trials.
The animal feeding industry is highly competitive, with tight profit margins. As a result, there has been a continual search for products that will improve production. One of these products is Amaferm(r), which was originally discovered in 1945 during WWII by chemist H.E. Kistner and was initially used for aviation fuel. After the war, the mash was then fed to ruminant livestock.
Lowers SCC
A high SCC level is associated with a higher incidence of death from mastitis. However, there are many other reasons why cows may die from mastitis. This makes the management of SCC important for dairy farmers. Additionally, elevated cell counts lead to lower energy-corrected milk and higher net herd turnover costs. This results in fewer pounds of milk shipped per day, and a lower profit.
Low SCC levels also help increase the production of milk and produce higher quality premiums. In addition, lower SCC levels also increase the amount of protein and fat in milk, which improves cheese production. In fact, a low SCC limit has been linked with reduced incidences of mastitis. In many countries, milk payment schemes target lower SCC levels and penalize farms that exceed these limits.
Increases dry matter intake in early lactation
Amaferm (r) is a supplement for early lactation dairy cows that increases dry matter intake and improves digestibility of feed. It helps improve milk production by up to seven percent and improves milk composition and DMI without adverse effects to the dairy cow or its milk components. Cows fed the supplement for eight weeks produced higher milk yields, more fat-corrected milk, and better DM and OM digestibility than control cows.
In the early lactation stage, cows will partition their energy between milk production and growth. The increased energy provided by Amaferm (r) allows cows to consume more feed. This in turn leads to higher milk production and greater efficiency of milk production. During the first months of lactation, cows are thin, so this supplement can help them gain weight. Besides increasing dry matter intake, Amaferm also boosts NDF digestion, which results in increased availability of nutrients.
Reduces calving window
VitaFerm Concept*Aid is a free-choice vitamin supplement for beef cattle that has been formulated to increase the reproductive success of the animal. Its high levels of Vitamin E and organic copper make it ideal for breeding programs, and it contains Amaferm, a prebiotic that reduces the calving window in cattle. The product is available as a powder and loose mineral formulation.
Cows in lactation require enormous amounts of nutrients for their basic life functions and for the production of milk. This results in a dramatic increase in their energy requirements. Amaferm helps them by providing additional energy, which will allow them to produce more milk. The dosage needed for each cow will depend on the animal’s age, stage, and production level.
